Civic Roots Geneva Youth Delegation

Civic Roots Foundation is recruiting young leaders of African descent in Atlantic Canada (ages 18–30) to join a fully funded delegation to the United Nations Permanent Forum on People of African Descent in Geneva. Delegates will engage in high‑level global policy dialogue, represent their communities, and contribute to advancing equity, justice, and sustainable development for people of African descent worldwide.

Benefits include:

• Fully funded travel and lodging to Geneva
• Participation in UN Permanent Forum sessions
• Opportunity to represent Atlantic Canadian communities of African descent
• Networking with global policymakers, activists, and youth leaders
• Visibility through Civic Roots Foundation and UN platforms

• Age 18–30
• Must be of African descent and based in Atlantic Canada
• Commitment to attend UN Permanent Forum in Geneva (April 13–18, 2026)
• Application submitted by March 6, 2026 (5:00 PM NST)
• In college or university
• Just graduated
• Running a project or organization